Sr. Product Owner – Digital Solutions & Innovation at CNA

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there.At CNA we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.We are looking for a Senior Product Owner who can drive transformative digital initiatives and deliver business value through innovative this role you will lead strategic initiatives within the product vision translate business requirements into clear technology requirements and ensure alignment between business objectives and technology strategies. Success requires a strong ability to build relationships and communicate effectively across diverse stakeholders across the business and IT fostering collaboration and transparency throughout the product lifecycle.The ideal candidate brings experience with low-code and no-code platforms as well as AI-driven solutions to accelerate operational efficiency and innovation. Familiarity with tools such as Power Automate Mendix and Copilot is highly preferred and experience with Guidewire or similar insurance platforms is a plus. A background in the insurance industry combined with expertise in emerging technologies will set you apart. This is an opportunity to lead initiatives that drive business effectiveness through technology enhance user experiences and drive complex strategic initiatives.JOB DESCRIPTION:Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesPerforms a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: Leads cross-functional coordination to ensure that people processes and communications are fully aligned for seamless technology transitions.Develops and executes integrated deployment plans that address stakeholder engagement process readiness and communication strategies. Proactively identifies and resolves disconnects across teams to minimize disruption and maximize adoption.Supports one to two Agile Scrum teams on initiatives of medium to large complexity and leads additional technology initiatives beyond the core product model to address evolving business needsOwns defines and prioritizes the team backlog establishes story acceptance criteria drives content via prioritized user stories obtains customer validation and accept stories ensuring that the solution effectively addresses overall program priorities.A thought leader in Scrum ceremonies (such as daily standups sprint review meetings retrospective meetings cross-team coordination and etc.) alongside the Scrum Master ensuring that Scrum Teams adhere to the Scrum values of courage focus commitment respect and openness in delivering high quality solutions. Fosters an environment of continuous improvement / learning.Leading by example facilitates Product Backlog Refinement including reviewing and updating backlog item definition and developing acceptance criteria and value statements providing information to the team so they can establish technical feasibility and scope estimates analyzing ways to split backlog items into smaller chunks of incremental value helping to inform the enablersrequired to support new features and capabilities and establishing their capacity allocation.Builds customer and user insights into all stages of the Scrum planning and execution process ensuring the continuous validation of stories with Customers and business users.Proactively analyzes metrics and recommends changes to the product based on data from feedback loopsInspire and motivate a team where the members constructively challenge each other have a sense of ownership and advocate for the right long-term decision making. Builds a trusting and safe environment within the team customers and other stakeholders.May collaborate with Product Managers and other Senior Product Owners and other Product Owners to ensure Stories align to value goals and objectives of overall program priorities.May perform additional duties as assigned.Reporting RelationshipTypically Director or above Skills Knowledge & AbilitiesStrong executor proven across complex initiativesChampion for the adoption of new Agile technologies and methodologiesAbility to build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholdersHighly collaborative with good conflict resolutions skillsProven ability to enact change quicklyWillingness to develop Agile team members by inspiring encouraging and providing constructive feedbackSolid leadership skillProven ability to work directly with Product Management business stakeholders and technical/product teamsDomain knowledge of solutions being developedEducation & ExperienceBachelors degree or equivalent work experienceTypically a minimum of five years as a Product Owner or equivalent roleExperience with insurance or finance based productsSuccessful track record with Agile methodologiesApplicable certifications preferred (e.g. SAFe PO/PM CSPO or PSPO)#LI-ED1In certain jurisdictions CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this District of Columbia California Colorado Connecticut Illinois Maryland Massachusetts New York and Washington the national base pay range for this job level is $72000 to $141000 determinations are based on various factors including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees and their family members achieve their physical financial emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNAs benefits please visit.CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Bidding,Exploration,Apparel Merchandising,Adobe Dreamweaver,Courier Delivery,Airlines Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 72000 - 141000